TY - JOUR AB - Warehousing is “transportation at zero kilometres per hour”; distribution moves goods from source to end‐user in a nearly continuous flow. The article outlines the changes in methods, procedures and management systems that can change a warehouse into a distribution centre without any major investment. These include new arrangements for product slotting, stock location, scheduling replenishment, documentation and inventory review. VL - 21 IS - 4 SN - 0960-0035 DO - 10.1108/09600039110134931 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039110134931 AU - Bancroft Tony PY - 1991 Y1 - 1991/01/01 TI - Strategic Role of the Distribution Centre: How to Turn Your Warehouse into a DC T2 - International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 45 EP - 47 Y2 - 2024/04/24 ER -